Lot 98: Henry Bernard Chalon (1740-1849)

Henry Bernard Chalon (1740-1849) The Reverend George Bower, the Reverend John Bower, Robert Bower of Welham and Robert Bower Junior at the steps of Welham Hall, Yorkshire signed and dated 'H B Chalon pinxit 1821.' (lower centre) oil on canvas 52¼ x 68 in. (132.7 x 172.7 cm.)

Preston, Harris Museum and Art Gallery, British Sporting Paintings Exhibition, 1943, no.29.

Commissioned by Robert Bower of Welham, thence by descent. The Viscountess Monckton of Brenchley; Sotheby's, London, 9 July 1980, lot 185 (sold £36,000). with Arthur Ackermann & Son Ltd., London. Anonymous sale; Sotheby's, New York, 6 June 1985, lot 101 (sold $115,000). The John W. Kluge Morven Collection. Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 19 May 2006, lot 17 (sold £45,600).